December 21, 2012
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Bahamasair rated second worst
A GLOBAL airline rating agency has given Bahamasair, the country’s national flag carrier, a two-star ranking due to inconsistent service and low quality staff support.
Bahamasair moves to replace aging fleet
BAHAMASAIR Chairman Valentine Grimes yesterday said the airline’s move to replace its aging Dash 8-300 fleet with five new Avions de Transport Régional (ATR) planes was made as a part of recent a cost-cutting initiative to boost “frequency, reliability and cost efficiency”.
Bahamasair agrees middle managers deal with union
BAHAMASAIR executives and representatives of the Public Managers Union (PMU) yesterday signed a five-year industrial agreement aimed at "preserving the dignity and standard of living" for more than 60 middle managers employed by the ailing airline.
Air arrivals slump 3.4% in 2013 Q1
Air arrivals to the Bahamas declined by 3.4 per cent year-over-year for the 2013 first quarter, with both New Providence and Grand Bahama experiencing a decline in the key stopover visitor segment.
Bahamasair 'overstaffed by one-third'
Bahamasair is “overstaffed by about one-third” compared to international aviation industry standards, it was disclosed yesterday, with its payroll and pension scheme also branded “rather costly”.
Bahamasair eyes 80-90% loads
BAHAMASAIR’S load factors into Florida this weekend are in the high 80 and low 90 per cents, the airline’s deputy general manager, Van Diah, revealed yesterday, adding that the carrier was tapping into a good share of tourist traffic this Christmas.
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